Joshua Schafer

Joshua Schafer is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in information security and incident response. Currently serving as the Director of Global Cyber Defense at News Corp since January 2022, Joshua leads incident response efforts across various business units, focusing on detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery. Prior to this role, Joshua managed information security at Root Inc., where responsibilities included developing the company's Information Security Program and creating a Third Party/Vendor Due Diligence Program. Joshua's career also includes a significant tenure at Langan Enterprises, where roles spanned from Director to Information Security Engineer/Architect/Auditor, with a focus on network security assessments and vulnerability testing. Additionally, experience as an instructor at Global Knowledge Training and a Business Analyst at AT&T Wireless showcases Joshua's diverse skill set. Joshua holds a CCENT certification from the Cisco Networking Academy.